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Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 12:23 AM

Which is your favorite area of Van Halen?

I know I'm not going to like the way this poll turns out.

I know that Diamond Dave Roth has already won.

Even though I love the Roth era albums it will always be Van Hagar for. Which I'm sure comes to no surprise to those who know me.

I will always hold a special place in my heart for the music Van Halen made with the Red Rocker.

AKA · 01-23-2007, 12:44 AM

I'm all about the classic six.

AB · 01-23-2007, 09:20 AM

I like Sammy's singing the best but when you hear Van Halen you automatically think of Dave.

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 01:59 PM

Man, poor Sammy is taking a beating in this poll.

Dr. Thong · 01-23-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Man, poor Sammy is taking a beating in this poll.

Sammy's taking a beating?? Look at poor Gary Cherone - he can't even register one vote thus far!!

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Sammy's taking a beating?? Look at poor Gary Cherone - he can't even register one vote thus far!!

Yeah, but Sam's only vote is my vote. I think that I am going to have to pay people to vote for Sammy.

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

I'm all about the classic six.

Brad, I was wondering what you think of the 1981 album Fair Warning? That is my personal favorite of the Roth era albums and behind 5150 and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge as my third favorite VH album period. It is also the one considered by many die hards as the band's best album. It was also, not counting the Cherone album, the band's least successful sales wise. I think it is just a great rock album with songs like "Unchained". "Mean Street" and "Hear About It Later". It is also a little more serious subject wise then the other Roth era albums.

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 07:49 PM

The Best of Both Worlds

AKA · 01-23-2007, 08:18 PM

Unchained is actually my least favorite of the Roth-era Van Halen albums, but it does have its moments. My favorite cut is "So This Is Love."

I'm surprised that For Unlawful... sold less copies than Balance. I did not know that. It was hard to escape "Right Now" when I was in the fifth grade.

ABlairican Pie · 01-23-2007, 11:04 PM

Even though the music wasn't totally up to par with the Dave era, Van Halen actually worked better with Sammy Hagar, because Dave was a bit of a controller.

BUT--if anyone's read the latest Guitar World issue, Eddie Van Halen is back, and there is a possibility of a reunion with Dave in the works--but Michael Anthony won't be part of the lineup, Eddie's son Wolfgang will be on bass. Wow, just like one big happy family!!!

(Though I would miss Michael Anthony...

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Haven't seen Van Halen since 1978 when they opened for Black Sabbath!!!

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

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I'm surprised that For Unlawful... sold less copies than Balance. I did not know that. It was hard to escape "Right Now" when I was in the fifth grade.

I'm not sure which one actually sold more. Some sources say that For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge sold three million copies where as Balance sold two million copies. Other sources have it the other way around. For me though For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge is by far a better album.

Nighthawk76 · 01-23-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

Unchained is actually my least favorite of the Roth-era Van Halen albums, but it does have its moments. My favorite cut is "So This Is Love."

My least favorite has to be Women And Chidren First. "And the Cradle Will Rock..." and "Everybody Wants Some" are both great songs, but I don't much care for the rest of the album. Still, I would take it over the Cherone album anyday.

Dude111 · 03-04-2024, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

I'm all about the classic six.

Yes def same with me..............

AMackII · 03-05-2024, 10:10 AM

The Hagar era for me

opus · 12-25-2025, 02:16 AM

The one with Eddie Van Bertinelli

View Poll Results: Favorite Van Halen Era
The Roth Era	9	64.29%
The Hagar Era	5	35.71%
The Cherone Era	0	0%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

01-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#8
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Even though the music wasn't totally up to par with the Dave era, Van Halen actually worked better with Sammy Hagar, because Dave was a bit of a controller. BUT--if anyone's read the latest Guitar World issue, Eddie Van Halen is back, and there is a possibility of a reunion with Dave in the works--but Michael Anthony won't be part of the lineup, Eddie's son Wolfgang will be on bass. Wow, just like one big happy family!!! (Though I would miss Michael Anthony... ) Haven't seen Van Halen since 1978 when they opened for Black Sabbath!!!
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01-23-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Van Halen Vs. Van Hagar...or Van Cherone? Which is your favorite area of Van Halen? I know I'm not going to like the way this poll turns out. I know that Diamond Dave Roth has already won. Even though I love the Roth era albums it will always be Van Hagar for. Which I'm sure comes to no surprise to those who know me. I will always hold a special place in my heart for the music Van Halen made with the Red Rocker.

01-23-2007, 12:44 AM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I'm all about the classic six.

01-23-2007, 09:20 AM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I like Sammy's singing the best but when you hear Van Halen you automatically think of Dave.

01-23-2007, 01:59 PM	#4
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Man, poor Sammy is taking a beating in this poll.

01-23-2007, 08:18 PM	#9
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Unchained is actually my least favorite of the Roth-era Van Halen albums, but it does have its moments. My favorite cut is "So This Is Love." I'm surprised that For Unlawful... sold less copies than Balance. I did not know that. It was hard to escape "Right Now" when I was in the fifth grade.

03-05-2024, 10:10 AM	#14
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,223	The Hagar era for me

12-25-2025, 02:16 AM	#15
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,591	The one with Eddie Van Bertinelli